the canadian frailty network (cfn) is looking to fund at least three regional centres for healthy aging (rcha) in spreading the implementation of cfn’s avoid frailty program – a community-driven health intervention that aims to enable uptake and maintenance of healthy behaviours among older adults. the selected regional centres will spread the avoid frailty program by engaging and empowering community members and organizations. it is expected that the regional centres will foster an enabling environment for behaviour change that includes co-ordinated assistance for older adults to identify, navigate, and access local health and social services. using an approach that incorporates both a digital platform (specifically modified and adapted for avoid frailty) and personnel support, behaviour change strategies (i.e., education, self-monitoring, and nudging) will aim to facilitate individual-level and community-level adoption of evidence-based behaviours of healthy aging.

the wsib is interested in awarding a grant for a systematic review of the scientific evidence examining if occupational exposure to vapours, gases, dusts and fumes causes the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

outcomes from the systematic review may be considered by the wsib to determine whether the scientific evidence meets the recommended standards for scheduling, policy development or to underpin adjudicative support in case-by-case decision-making.

specifically, the review must address:

• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• occupational exposure to vapours, gases, dusts and fumes, such as
• occupations with vapours, gases, dusts and fumes exposure including hard rock miners, coal miners, cement manufacturing, aluminum smelting and refining, cadmium alloy production, asbestos workers, foundry workers, and welders,
• occupational vapours, gases, dusts and fumes exposures including silica, asbestos, cement dust, coal dust, cadmium dust and fumes, foundry exposure, aluminum smelting and refining, welding fumes and dust, smelting involving the production of sulphur dioxide
• any other occupations with known vapours, gases, dusts and fumes exposures (e.g., agricultural workers) or occupational vapours, gases, dusts and fumes exposures (e.g., organic dusts) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, not mentioned above.
• identification of
• subgroups of exposed workers who have an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• any exposure-response trends of increasing risk with increasing duration, frequency or intensity of exposure, including whether there is a minimum cumulative dose of exposure associated with increased risk
• minimal interval (latency) between the first exposure and the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• any interdependent causes or synergistic relationships with other risk factors

for this specific call for proposals, cimvhr is seeking a research team that will be able to complete the following research:

a. conduct a review to summarize the completed research to-date that relates to canadian servicewomen and women veterans; and

b. provide an analysis and recommendations for next steps as they relate to enhancing this program of research.

the objectives of this competition are to:

• address immediate infrastructure needs in postsecondary institutions’ and affiliated research hospitals’ capacity to support pandemic preparedness and respond to emerging health threats, consistent with canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences strategy

• support the development of strong linkages among researchers working in a variety of settings, including government laboratories, and users of research results in all sectors \

• create an environment to attract and train highly qualified personnel linked to the needs of the biomanufacturing and life sciences sector.

please notify the office of research services (ahacquo1@lakeheadu.ca) if you intend to apply to this opportunity by september 30, 2021.

doctoral

an opportunity for promising individuals, pursuing a phd, to begin the process of becoming future independent investigators in the field of alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

• amount: $66,000
• duration: 3 years
• eligibility: within 18 months of starting phd program

postdoctoral

for graduates with a phd or md who wish to gain additional research experience within an established research environment.

• amount: $100,000
• duration: 2 years
• eligibility: within 18 months of obtaining their phd degree (extension may be given to mds)

new investigator operating grant

designed to help launch the careers of outstanding researchers who are within the first 6 years of their initial academic appointment

• amount: $200,000
• duration: up to 4 years
• eligibility: within the first 6 years of initial faculty position

please note: this season we are offering support for virtual workshops (maximum award of $5,000) and virtual conferences (maximum award of $20,000).  "in-person" workshops and conferences have a maximum award of $20,000.

given the continuing uncertainty with pandemic conditions around the world, applicants should build flexibility into their plans with regard to in-person meetings.

conference and workshop grants are for amounts up to $20,000. in accordance with the mission of the foundation, priority is given to events that foster the creation of an international community of research scholars in anthropology and advance significant and innovative anthropological research.

conferences are defined as public events that are comprised primarily of oral and poster presentations to a larger audience of anthropologists. priority is given to major conferences sponsored by large international anthropological organizations (e.g., the european association of social anthropologists, european anthropological association, pan african anthropological association, and latin american anthropological association) that serve as their annual or periodic meetings. the majority of the funds granted to such conferences is expected to be used towards expenses for international scholars who are making presentations at the conference and would not otherwise be able to attend.

workshops are defined as working meetings that focus on developing and debating topical issues in theoretical anthropology. workshops involve a small group of scholars who meet for a sufficient period of time to deal intensively with the topic. priority is given to those workshops that devote the majority of time to discussion and debate rather than to the presentation of papers. it is expected that workshops will result in a publication.

application deadlines for conference and workshop grants are june 1 and december 1. the june 1 deadline is for conferences and workshops to be held no earlier than january of the following year. the december 1 deadline is for conferences and workshops to be held no earlier than july of the following year.decisions will be announced within 4-6 months of the deadline.

clinical partnerships

these grants offer funding opportunities for clinicians to validate glycomics data from clinical studies. maximum request: $50,000 for one year. download pdf request for proposals >>

translational grants

these grants further advance/translate projects with proof of concept and protected ip. maximum request: $150,000 for one year, 1:1 matching required. download pdf request for proposals >>

strategic initiatives

these grants fund partner-led initiatives to advance a partner challenge. maximum request: $150,000 for one year, with possibility of one year renewal, 1:1 matching required. download pdf request for proposals >>

international partnerships

glyconet has formalized a partnership with academia sinica to co-fund collaborative research between two entities. these grants fund projects that involve at least two groups, one in canada and one in taiwan. glyconet will fund research conducted in canada, while academia sinica will fund research conducted in taiwan. projects require at least a 1:1 matching and must be completed within 12 months. download pdf request for proposals >> 

since 1993, the canadian cancer society has recognized individuals who have made, and are making, valuable contributions to the cancer research ecosystem in canada through our awards for excellence in cancer research.

we are pleased to launch the 2021 awards for excellence in cancer research nomination process. to see the 2020 winners of these awards, please visit our webpage.

the nomination deadline is wednesday, november 3, 2021 at 5pm et.

the canadian cancer society inclusive excellence prize

this award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated leadership in the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion as it relates to the cancer research ecosystem in canada.

the canadian cancer society lifetime contribution prize

this award recognizes an esteemed canadian investigator whose contributions to cancer research extend beyond traditional research accomplishments and outputs.

the canadian cancer society robert l. noble prize

this esteemed award recognizes an outstanding canadian investigator and their achievements in basic biomedical cancer research.

the canadian cancer society o. harold warwick prize

this esteemed award recognizes an outstanding canadian investigator and their significant contributions to cancer control in canada.

the canadian cancer society bernard and francine dorval prize

this award is given to an outstanding early career investigator* whose basic biomedical cancer research contributions have the potential to lead to, or have already led to, improved understanding of cancer treatments and/or cures.

the canadian cancer society william e. rawls prize 

this award is given to an outstanding early career investigator* whose research in cancer control research has the potential to lead to, or has already led to, important advances in cancer control.

*note that ccs has temporarily extended the eligibility window for early career investigators for another year – with those who began their independent research career after december 31, 2009 being eligible for nomination.

nominations for 2021 will be submitted via egrams and the nominee must create their own nomination profile. please view the full nomination guide here. please read the guidelines carefully to ensure that nominations are submitted correctly by the deadline.

nominees need not have held ccs funding to be eligible for an award, and inclusive excellence prize nominees need not hold an academic research position.

ccs is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and strives to promote inclusive excellence in its research programs. we encourage nominees from a diversity of backgrounds and have structured the evaluation criteria to include consideration of circumstances which may have impacted the nominee’s academic career progression and research productivity.

if you are interested in being nominated for one of these awards, please contact dr. batia stolar, associate vice-president, research and graduate studies, at  bstolar@lakeheadu.ca